New hope for kids with severe psoriasis: drug trial underway
NCT ID NCT04123795
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a drug called certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) in children aged 6 to 17 with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it is safe. Some children will get the drug, others a placebo. The study is active but no longer recruiting new participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for children with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, helping to clear skin and reduce symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (49 participants) focused on drug levels and safety, not yet proving effectiveness. As with any immune-suppressing drug, there are risks of serious infections and allergic reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ps0007 50156
Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States
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Ps0007 50161
Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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Ps0007 50162
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Ps0007 50168
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Ps0007 50169
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Ps0007 50175
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Ps0007 50183
Calgary, Canada
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Ps0007 50187
Edmonton, Canada
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Ps0007 50196
Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States
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Ps0007 50217
Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States
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Ps0007 50225
Calgary, Canada
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Ps0007 50230
Rome, Georgia, 30161, United States
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Ps0007 50232
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Ps0007 50248
Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Ps0007 50265
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Ps0007 50268
Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Ps0007 50269
Wellington, Florida, 33449, United States
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Ps0007 50277
San Antonio, Texas, 78218, United States
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Ps0007 50286
Topeka, Kansas, 66614, United States